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9 months
On campus with some online (80% on campus, 20% online); Online with on campus practical training (80% online, 20% on campus); Online self-directed (100% online)
Full time / Part time (varies by campus) · Full time: 2 days per week (some campuses plus 1 day placement); Part time: up to 1.5 days per week or 1 day per week on campus plus a 2 hour compulsory Zoom session (varies by campus)
13 Jul 2026 | 14 Jul 2026 | 15 Jul 2026 | 16 Jul 2026 | 27 Jul 2026
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Bracken Ridge, Greater Brisbane QLD
66 Ernest St, South Brisbane, QLD 4101
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Work with diverse people
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work respectfully with people from diverse social and cultural groups and situations, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify different perspectives on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures, develop an understanding of the local and broader cultural contexts, and use the identified information to embed culturally appropriate experiences, interactions, behaviours and physical environments into daily practice with children.
Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify and comply with legislation, policy and industrial instruments that relate to the education support worker role in school settings.
Support student mathematics learning
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to work with teachers to support primary or secondary students to develop mathematics skills in number and algebra, measurements and geometry, and statistics and probability as included in current curriculum documents.
Support student literacy learning
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to work with teachers to support primary or secondary students to develop literacy skills, including oral language, reading and writing skills. It includes the ability to develop literacy resources.
Assist in facilitation of student learning
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to facilitate and monitor student learning according to principles of practice used in a school.
Work with students in need of additional learning support
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to contribute to the planning and implementation of strategies to support students who have challenges that may limit their access to the curriculum and its outcomes.
Facilitate learning for students with disabilities
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to work inclusively, and contribute to the planning and implementation of learning support strategies for students with disabilities.
Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge to provide support to students who have educational needs associated with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Support the implementation of behaviour plans
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to support the implementation of behaviour plans within a school. It includes developing an understanding of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to implement work health and safety policies and procedures to support the health, safety and wellbeing of students in an educational environment.
Reflect on and improve own professional practice
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to evaluate and enhance own practice through a process of reflection and ongoing professional development.
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to support and protect children and young people who are at risk of harm. This work occurs within legislative and policy frameworks and carries a duty of care responsibility.
Provide support for e-learning
Participate in workplace health and safety
Supervise students outside the classroom
Contribute to student education in all developmental domains
Common Questions
The course fee depends on your eligibility. It may be Fee-Free TAFE ($0) for eligible students under the government initiative, $2,280 for concession, $3,115 subsidised, or $5,885 as the full fee. An eligibility calculator is available to help determine which fee applies to you.
A mandatory minimum of 100 hours of placement must be completed at a Primary or Secondary School as either a volunteer or an employed teacher aide. Placement must occur for the full duration of study, beginning with your first enrolment. Students are expected to source a Primary or Secondary School suitable in their area, though support can be given upon request. All related paperwork needs to be submitted and processed before placement can commence.
The course is available on campus with some online study at multiple campuses including Bracken Ridge and Mt Gravatt (Greater Brisbane), Robina (Gold Coast), Nambour and Mooloolaba (Sunshine Coast), and Hervey Bay (Wide Bay Burnett). Study is primarily face to face with a teacher, with approximately 80% on campus and 20% online. Some training may also take place via video or Zoom.
Duration varies by campus: 9 months full time (2 days per week) at Bracken Ridge, Mt Gravatt, and Mooloolaba; and 1 year part time at Robina (up to 1.5 days per week), Nambour (1 day per week on campus plus a 2 hour compulsory Zoom session), and Hervey Bay (1 day per week on campus plus a 2 hour compulsory Zoom session).
Successful completion qualifies you to work as a teacher aide across various school settings. Specific job roles include Education Assistant, Education Support Officer, Education Aide, Teaching Assistant, Teacher Aide, School Learning Support Officer, School Services Officer, Integration Aide, Special Needs Teacher Aide, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Officer, Outside School Hours Care Assistant, and Paraprofessional Educator. The course also gives you the skills you need to undertake further studies in education.
Application
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